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Russellville Micro

Russellville, AL · 1 counties · 31,223 residents · 633.959 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,223
+12%since 1990
from 27,814 in 1990
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+2%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Russellville
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,177
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,907 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,814
+64%since 1990
from $9,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(26,405)
Black4.6%(1,271)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)
Asian0.2%(62)
Diversity Score12.8%(3,573)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(27,268)
Black4.2%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,316)
Asian0.1%(32)
Diversity Score26.9%(8,392)
27
+109%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Russellville, AL?

Russellville, AL has about 31,223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russellville, AL?

The typical household in Russellville, AL earns about $27,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, AL expensive?

In Russellville, AL, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, AL?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, AL?

About 18.9% of people in Russellville, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,409 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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